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Sake Caliente Pop-Up at Azasu NYC
November 8, 2016
We visited Sake Caliente, a late-night pop-up at Azasu in the East Village, hosted by Chizuko Niikawa-Helton and specializing in hot sake.
You Need This in Your Life: Bacon and Egg Mazemen from YUJI Ramen
October 10, 2016
Living in Japan, I'm not used to spending a lot of money for ramen. But while in NY, I shelled out $20 for a bowl of ramen and I would do it all over again.
Throwback Thursday: Umamiventure #1
February 6, 2014
I realized yesterday that Umami Mart will turn seven years old this month. WOOOOO! That's...
Slightly Peckish: Brunch at Beauty and Essex (NYC)
May 14, 2013
One of the things we were told we must do in New York was to...
Slightly Peckish in NYC: Momofuku Noodle Bar + Misoya (East Village)
April 2, 2013
My first-ever visit to New York was with my sister and it flew by. It's...
Postcard from Nahoko: Kebab + Me (NYC)
February 1, 2013
*Nahoko Morimoto is a Tokyo-based photographer. Her work has been featured in Brutus and Vogue Japan.
MOTO Restaurant Review: Eleven Madison Park (NYC)
September 11, 2012
Though I created such a scene when I wrote about a certain four-star restaurant some...
Forest Feast: Postcard from New York
July 9, 2012
I just got back from the most lovely weekend in New York City. A dear...
MOTO Restaurant Review: Le Bernardin: Disagreeing with 4 Stars
June 26, 2012
I recently became a permanent resident of this country, and to celebrate my newly acquired...
Rice + Water: The Annual Sake Tasting Next Tuesday (NYC)
June 13, 2012
Did you know sake officially became Japan's national booze? It was announced in April I...
Happy Hour: Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2012 Recap
June 6, 2012
“Now, alcohol makes a big man small and can lead to life of crime. Drinking...
ReCPY: Anko (Sweet Bean Paste) + Wagashi Event @ Japan Society (NYC)
March 19, 2012
My most recent obsession is making anko (sweet bean paste) from scratch. As I wrote...